Phone unlocking guides
Clear answers to the questions we hear most from phone owners, repair shops and resellers.
How to find your phone's IMEI number
Five reliable ways to find the IMEI on an iPhone or Android phone, even when the screen is locked or the phone will not turn on.
How to check if your phone is carrier locked
Simple tests to see whether an iPhone or Android phone is locked to AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket or another network before you buy or sell it.
What is an IMEI unlock and how does it work?
A plain explanation of remote IMEI unlocking: how it differs from software unlocks, what information is needed and how long it takes.
Are phone unlocking services legit? How to choose a safe one
Warning signs of phone unlocking scams and the checks to make before paying any unlocking service.